Beyond Foam: Engineering the Future with Functional Lattices

For decades, industries have relied on basic foam to provide comfort and protection. But foam is unpredictable; it degrades, lacks precision and offers limited control over mechanical feedback. At SomethingAdded, we are leading the transition from traditional materials to functional lattices. 

We don't just print parts : we engineer how they behave. By replacing solid blocks with math-driven, MJF-optimized geometry, we can dictate the exact "mechanical fingerprint" of a product. Whether it is the snap of a high-performance running shoe or the "graceful bottoming out" of a protective helmet, every curve is calculated. 

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The Material Edge: MJF-Powered Performance

The secret lies in the synergy between advanced geometry and high-performance materials:

• TPA (via our Evonik exclusive partnership): The gold standard for energy return, offering lightweight speed and high stiffness-to-mass ratios.
• TPU: The go-to for cushioning, providing excellent shock absorption and durability under repeated cycling.
• PA12: Ideal for rigid, high-strength structural components that need to withstand extreme engineering demands
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Precision Geometry for Every Application

We have developed a specialized library of lattice coupons, categorized into three distinct performance spaces:

1. Footwear: High Rebound & Fatigue Resistance

In the world of athletics, performance is measured in energy return. Our footwear lattices are designed to minimize energy loss and maximize "springiness". 

Lattice geometries: Diamond TPMS, Fluorite, Torpedo

2. Cushioning: Optimized Comfort

For applications requiring a "less springy," dampened feel, we use geometries that mimic the isotropic compression of foam but with far greater durability.

Lattice geometries: Voronoi, Sine Wave, Kelvin

3. Protection: Advanced Impact Mitigation

True safety gear must absorb maximum energy at a low force threshold.

Lattice geometries: Schwartz TPMS, Gyroid, Twisted Square

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Where Innovation Meets Performance

Our lattices are currently transforming high-stakes industries:

• 🏃 Athletics: Creating breathable, next-gen protective gear with superior energy return.
• 🦾 O&P: Developing personalized, biocompatible patient care solutions.
• 🛰️ Engineering: Optimizing high-performance components for Aerospace and Robotics.

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Ready to out-engineer the competition? Let’s build something smarter.

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